Programming immobilizer-keyless control unit

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Programming immobilizer-keyless control unit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Have all registered keys and the PCM code.
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  4. Select IMMOBI from the System Selection Menu, then select the IMMOBILIZER SETUP menu.
  5. Select REPLACE IMMOBILIZER/KEYLESS CONTROL UNIT REPLACE.
  6. Do the registration according to the instructions on the HDS screen.
  7. Check that the engine can be started with all registered keys.
  8. When prompted by the HDS, do the keyless transmitter programming.
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